Coming Soon

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Yet another remake!

Paramount is working on a new adaptation of the Sci Fi classic Dune.

The original film, starring Sting and Kyle McLachlan, was directed by David Lynch.

The new reworking will be done by Peter Berg, a former actor.

He's got some big shoes to fill and high expectations!

Posted: Mar 18, 2008 at 4:48 pm / Email this »

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ev says – reply to this

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First?
xtine says – reply to this

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(L)
Danielle says – reply to this

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Sweet!
she she says – reply to this

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fuck perez!!!!!!! who cares??
kay says – reply to this

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interesting…
she she says – reply to this

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and i didnt mean fuck you perez….i meant fuck…like out of annoyance
danny says – reply to this

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are you kidding, so unoriginal
britchick says – reply to this

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NICE PANTS BET THEY STING A BIT…..
tthom85 says – reply to this

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First!
bob says – reply to this

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first?
WOOOOOO says – reply to this

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WOOOOWWW HE'S HOT
LUCY says – reply to this

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Love the new look…
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mmmm says – reply to this

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a remake has already been made
Zen Master says – reply to this

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Sting looks a hell of a lot better now!!
Yoga does an aging body good!
Hope Sting has a part in the remake.
Another one? says – reply to this

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Ding dang! The Sci-Fi channel launched a reasonably good remake of this already and a sequel, Children of Dune, with James McEvoy in the latter. http://imdb.com/title/tt0287839/
Cuppa Joe says – reply to this

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That's quite a cup he has on there…
joanna says – reply to this

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the original wasn't directed by david lynch, it was directed by alan smithee. just so you know..xx
Blythe says – reply to this

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sweet. i effing love that movie. the sci-fi remake too. and all the books. this will probably make me sexually excited for another 15 minutes.
Fedaykin says – reply to this

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Maybe it's best not to think of it as a re-make itself. Dune is a very complex and layered novel with themes that ring more true today than they did when the book was written in 1965 (changing planetary ecology, social-political commentary, various political ploys and wars to wrestle control over a natural resource that is vital to economics and power). Other attempts have failed for various reasons such as budget restraints and studio meddling. Maybe the third times the charm. Although it may be to heavy for your average "Meet the Spartans" crowd. Not to mention the books over all view that religion is nothing but an attempt to seize control over a population by tapping into man kinds need to understand his/her place in the universe. Just think of how they reacted to "The Golden Compasss"
Feaykin says – reply to this

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Re: joanna – David Lynch did direct the first version. When it bombed in theaters (to heavy and artsy for the post Star Wars crowd) they re-edited it into a nearly four hour version. Lynch wanted nothing to do with that version, as it was really, really bad, so he had his name removed and replaced with Alan Smithee. A fake name often put on movies that are so bad that the director himself wants to distance themselves from it.
britchick says – reply to this

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Re: Fedaykin – You cant argue with that… religion control of the nation open your eyes people!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ben says – reply to this

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you know, they made a dune mini series already, and a children of the dune mini, and they were both pretty good- but Jesus, how many times can you get lucky with remakes?
lynch fan says – reply to this

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nooo,

david lynch said he hates the way he did that film, there was too much corporate control.
dont make david live bad memories again.
Slept Through TheOriginal says – reply to this

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THE SPICE MUST FLOW!!!! it had to be said.
anne says – reply to this

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Re: joanna – Alan Smithee isn't a real person, it's a pseudonym directors use when they don't want to be associated with the movie because they think it sucked for whatever reason
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Smithee
sasha says – reply to this

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oh geez here come the nerds… any ways being a nerd myself I'm glad that was a horrid movie. Being a fan of the book I still had no idea what so ever what was going on in the Sting movie…
ass says – reply to this

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LOL! This is old news you fucking douchebag.
actually says – reply to this

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I really like the original DUNE, however, a remake sounds very exciting
moon says – reply to this

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Wow that remake is going to suck balls! Even though Dune was made in 1984, it still stands the test of time, and that's hard when audiences are cynical and able to see through dated effects. Not so for Dune! Honestly, why bother???
jenn91 says – reply to this

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I'm sure it'll be great. :p
Peter Berg is amazing, he wouldn't take this on unless it looked good.
However sci-fi sucks 9 times out of 10, so who knows.
moon says – reply to this

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Who's Malario?
Mel says – reply to this

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NOOOO! I
Kitty says – reply to this

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How could anyone improve/readapt perfection? That movie is fabulous just as it is. Bastards try to mess up everything!
discoho says – reply to this

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yyeeeaaaaahhhhh, no. it'll be a classic piece o'shit with typical cg that's SO fucking done. it's gonna suck big juicy ass-balls
Rachel says – reply to this

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The first wasn't as good as the book, and the 2nd wont come close to the first. That's how it works, why do the studios even try?
Obnoxious Joe says – reply to this

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Although Dune originally flopped in theatres, it's still a very cool sci-fi movie. I remember those cool gigantic worms as good effects.
It's too early for a remake of this classic.
AZgaybe says – reply to this

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It has already been done again in a mini-series on sifi and I thought it was great. Susan Sarandon was excellent in it.
Scott says – reply to this

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NO. the movie is great how it is.
kimbo says – reply to this

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Who cares the first one was BORING why remake another boring film
Rose says – reply to this

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I wish they'd just stop, but nothing could possibly be more awful than the Sci Fi channel rendition. *gag*
biscuit says – reply to this

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my biggest fear is that such an incredible epic will be commercialized and bastardized beyond hollywood recognition. frank herbert (may he rest in peace) was a brilliant visionary. and when the merch is released i'll be the first one in line to grab my duncan idaho doll!
frost says – reply to this

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@ #32 - moon says – reply to this

Wow that remake is going to suck balls! Even though Dune was made in 1984, it still stands the test of time, and that's hard when audiences are cynical and able to see through dated effects. Not so for Dune! Honestly, why bother???
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Agreed. It never dissappoints when I sit down for a watch. It's a classic perfected. No need to touch, really.
pixie says – reply to this

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Perez, you do know this is a book right? Or rather a series of books. David Lynch's film was more David Lynch than Dune, and yes it was too weird and artsy to fit with the style of the book it's based on. Too much liberty. It's not bad, it's just that it hardly sets an unachieveable standard as far as a movie based on Dune goes… If the new movie is a good one, one that follows the style of the book, then we could have a series of films based on more of the books. That would be a good thing.
megumi says – reply to this

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Re: joanna – you are the most ignorant person on the face of the earth.
Perez Luva says – reply to this

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HAHAHAHAHHA It looks like a skinny PEREZ HILTON!!!!!!!
marmelade says – reply to this

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this is a peter jackson job!!!!!!
marmelade says – reply to this

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Re: The Warden –
i hope they cast perez for that role! hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
tome says – reply to this

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sting's version was not the original
Gem says – reply to this

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Hooray - although why not make the other books into films?
FilmBuff says – reply to this

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Classic? Hardly. It was a big bomb artistically & commercially. Lynch made the movie out of contract obligation. In return, he got to make 'Blue Velvet' — which is considered a classic. Perez: hire some researchers.
Kev says – reply to this

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How long till they remake Bladerunner and 2001 I wonder?
eddy says – reply to this

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Loved the book, loved the movie. Still, the scope of the book is rather epic, and over such an extremely long period of time (millenia), it will be interesting to see how this director handles this duty. Their will be millions of Dunephiles watching over his shoulder……
Sally says – reply to this

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Maybe this remake wont suk as much as the made for tv miniseries. The extended edition uncut movie is the closest they ever got to the book. I hope sting is in it again, hopefully in more clothing this time. I'm sure he's not quite the stud he once was!
laura says – reply to this

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OMFG I LOVE DUNE..FRank Herbert rules..
Lynch's film does need a remake
angie says – reply to this

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I used to have the action figure of Sting as Feyd Rautha!
cicarel says – reply to this

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:( not happy